HANKS – Leonard Arthur
Passed away in Calvary Strzelecki House, Mirboo North, with his family by his side.
Late of Meeniyan.
Loved by his wife Ethel for 66 years.
Caring and loving father & friend to Pam and Shane (dec), triplets Elizabeth and Sheila (both dec), Trevor and Mitch, Sue and Steve (dec), twin daughter Dianne (dec), Karen & Leo, Linda & Scott, Douglas & Twila.
Pa to 25 grandchildren.
Great pa Len to 18 great grandchildren.
I loved you dearly, we may meet again at the gum tree xx
Funeral NoticeA Funeral Service to Celebrate the life of Mr Leonard Arthur Hanks will be held at the Leongatha Football Netball Club, 54A Roughead St, Leongatha, on WEDNESDAY (November 12th, 2025) commencing at 11:00am.
This Funeral will be live streamed, to view please CLICK HERE.
Following the Service, the Funeral will proceed to the Leongatha Cemetery for interment.
Loved brother of Joy and John (dec) Hayward
November 7, 2025
Adored Uncle of Wayne and Linda, Garry and Robyn (dec), Stephen (dec), Darren and Natalie, Brett and Sandra, Jodie and their families.
Forever in our hearts ❤️A life well lived
Beloved father and father-in-law of Karen & Leo Argento.
Adored Pa to Larissa & Jamie, Steven (Dec.), Rebecca & Neil, Bridget & Dale, Nicholas & Johannah and Anthony & Melissa.
Pa Len to Zoe and Alex.
Give Steven a hug from all of us.
Off on his last tractor trek with his trusty Grey Fergie.
November 7, 2025Time to rest, your work is done
Loved father and father in law of Pam and Shane (dec)Robinson.
Loved Pa of Emma & James, Beth, Nathan and Louise.
Great Pa to Finn and Tilly.
A life well lived with your love of food and cooking, camping and adventure.
Forever in our hearts.
Until we meet again Dad
November 8, 2025Loved Uncle of Heather Kurrle and family. Loving thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. You had a wonderful full life .
November 8, 2025LEN, Our loved friend, with an amazing sense of humour and knowledge.
November 8, 2025
We will miss our long chats and your cheeky smile!
Forever in our memories are the good times we had together.
God Bless, Peter, Brenda, Sonya, Rachel, Luke & Francine.A true gentleman and legend.
November 9, 2025
Loved father and stepfather of Trevor and Michelyn
Loved Pa and step Pa to Carl, Cassandra and Trishia
Great Pa to Parker, Rylan and Bodhi
Rest easy mate.Loved brother and brotherinlaw to Alan and Leonie loved uncle to Micheal and Wendy, Lisa and Steve and Cindy great uncle to 7 Justin,Kelly,Alkira,Tyla,Sebastian Zara and Tate,freind of Paul. RiP
November 9, 2025Rest peacefully Uncle Len .
November 9, 2025
A kind gentle man with the most wonderful laugh .
My thoughts are with you all , at this sad time .
XX Bronwyn PorterMiss our chats every night dad.
November 9, 2025
Loved father and father-in-law of Linda and Scott.
Loved Pa to Tam &Mat, Stacey & Aaron, Sammy, Mike & Val,Chris&Liz
Great grandpa to Indi,Ollie,Addi,Eloise,Amelia,Drew,Lyla,
Trystin,Zachery,Savannah.
Our world has changed forever. Keep dancing in heaven .
Loved by us all
Linda SewellHanks Leonard Arthur (Len) 19-3-1936 to 4-11-2025 age 89.
Loved by his wife Ethel of 66 years.
Respected and loved father of Pam (Elizabeth & Shiela Both Dec) Trevor, Susan (Dianne dec) Karen, Linda, Douglas and friend to all their partners.
Pa to 25 Grandchildren
Pa Len to 18 Great Grandchildren.“I am heartbroken that you are gone, but the memories we shared will comfort me every day” Ethel ❤️❤️❤️
November 10, 2025Our thoughts are with the families at this difficult time. May your loving memories help you through each day.
November 10, 2025
Deepest sympathy.
Rod and Pam BethuneDear Len haven’t known you for long but absolutely love everything about you, your granddaughter is married to my son and I am hoping the love of
November 10, 2025
machinery will carry through this next generation you are gone but never forgotten xxLen was a great contributor to the farming community.Always positive and supportive. He was instrumental in helping me in my career which will always be appreciated. My apologies but I am away on Wednesay. John Mulvany
November 10, 2025Sincere condolences to Mrs Hanks, Trev and families. Such sad news thinking of you all at this time, with Love Susanne Carter x
November 11, 2025Our sincere condolences to all of Lens family. A fine man resting peacefully. Ron and Jeanie Funnell and family. 💐
November 11, 2025Working the land to become a man
From cream to milk, with pigs, chickens, sheep, crops and bullocks in between. Building sheds, houses and tractors from boxes. You always tried to teach us that the meaning of a hard day’s work will one day pay. Through rags to riches, sweat and pain. Ethel always said “you’ll only ever have one dad”Love Douglas & Twila, Josh, Rhys & Claire, Jacob & Bree, Tristan & Gabbie, Alex & Harvey, Rory & Amber and Astrid.
November 11, 2025Len
November 12, 2025
Our wonderful family friend who has always been caring and supportive throughout our lives. We will always remember time spent together and you will be in our thoughts and hearts forever 💕Condolences to Ethel, Karen, Leo & family. and the extended Hanks family
November 12, 2025
Beautiful gentleman full of love & laughter.
sending lots of love xx
Christine & JohnDeepest sympathy to Ethel and all the family from Meryl Pyle..
November 12, 2025Wishing Ethal and family our deepest condolences on the loss of the great Len! All our love, Rachel (Webb) Scott, William, Lachlan and Mia xx
November 12, 2025Fond memories of our next door neighbour for many years . Condolences to Ethel and family . Jan Belton (McCaughan).
November 12, 2025To a very special man who always welcomed you when you see him sadly I didn’t catch up as I should have always in our heart and memories love from the Cortale ,and to the the family’s God Bless you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
November 12, 2025